I am frequently asked by prospective Los Angeles home sellers whether and what they should do to their home before putting it on the market. Should they upgrade the kitchen, put in hardwood flooring, tear off the 1960s wallpaper? This applies to a home that has seen little in the way of upgrades
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08/13/2013
I am not sure how far back the present stretches, but the U.S. was the start of my new life, so that's where I will start. Shhhh, but I was an illegal alien for 5 years. I had worked for a U.S. company in the U.K. and they very nicely sponsored me. Don't worry, I am now a U.S. citizen. My entry
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08/11/2013
Thinking of selling your Los Angeles home? Unless you have been under a rock you will know that now is a strong sellers’ market. Chances are if you put your home up for sale it is going to get offers almost immediately, more than one. Of course you still need to list the property at or close t
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08/10/2013
Unless you have been reading my files I would hope that you don't know 10 things about my past.I would definitely say my life had two distinct phases: past and present and most of the fun I had was in the first half. So here goes: I am half Czech and half Austrian, born in the U.K. because my p
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08/09/2013
You are a busy person, right? Do you think it is the best use of your time to scour the internet for homes of interest? Isn’t it rather frustrating to try and get hold of someone to show you that property? Have you ever left a message with no return call? Do you know the history of the property
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08/08/2013
If you are looking to buy a Santa Monica ocean front condo, unfortunately it is a strong sellers’ market. Below is a review of the past six months’ activity: Sold: 23Median Price: $1,450,000Active Listings: 13Median Price: $1,995,000Under Contract: 9 The main activity has been at The Sea Col
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08/05/2013
Selling your Los Angeles home is not just about hiring a real estate agent, having them put up a sign and then forgetting it. If some home sellers new what went on in the background their hair might stand on end. Let’s look at what you should be looking out for. When properties come on the marke
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08/03/2013
